A drop in the ocean: Neteyam x Reader

Chapter 10

"Neteyam, please come back to me."

He was breathing very faintly. You could see his chest rise and fall.

"I need you. You understand me more than anyone. You snuck your way into my heart and created a permanent mark forever. You're the most important person to me. You calm me, you make me feel safe, you're my protector. If you're gone, who will protect me. You told you would always protect me." tears fall onto him, and you push away some hair on his forehead. He saved your life today, he had done his job of protecting.

"Neteyam, please, baby, come back to me" you pressed your face into his hand.

You jumped back when you felt his finger twitch.

"Neteyam?!" your chest was rapidly falling up and down.

"Y-Yn?" he eyes were fluttering open. He started to sit up but instantly regretted it. Wincing in pain.

"No, no, lay down." you helped guide him back down

"Are you okay? Our family? Is everyone okay," he was panicking a little. The last thing he remembered was you telling him he was okay on the ilu with Tsireya.

"Yes, Neteyam. Everyone is safe." more tears rushed down your cheeks. You were so happy he was okay.

"You scared the shit out of me! Never ever do that again." a burst of anger came out. "I can't lose you"

He reached a hand up to cup your face and wipe away some tears.

"I could never leave you; there are still so many things I want to experience with you in this life." he hated to make to you cry. He continued speaking, you listened holding onto his hand.

"But I would do it all again if it meant I could keep you safe. You almost died, Y/n. Right in front of me. I had never been more scared than at that moment. I thought I was going to lose you"

He was scared when he felt then pain of the bullet, but was comforted at the fact that you would be alright. That was all he cared about. You being safe.

He started to cry. "I'll always be there here. I'll never leave your side. You own my heart, my body, and my soul Neteyam. I love you." it was the first time you said I love you. His ears twitched.

"I love you too." he moved his hand from your cheek to your neck and pulled you towards him. You placed a hand on each side of his face and brought your lips to his.

You kissed him, and you swore you saw stars. He kissed you deeper, his hand gripping your hair wanting you closer.

"W-we can't do this right now." you pulled away breathlessly. "You're injured you need to rest."

"As much as I hate to stop this right now, you are right." he gave you one more kiss and let you go.

You turned your head slightly, hearing noise approaching the hut. It was your family. You stood up, and Tuk ran into your arms.

"How is he?" Jake looked from you to Neteyam and dropped to his knees. His son was okay. Neytiri dropped next to him.

"My son, you are alright." she caressed his head.